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Brett Favre rumors have become an NFL offseason formality, even in the lockout-shortened summer.
But as long as teams are starting terrible quarterbacks under center, there will always be buzz surrounding the now-retired veteran pivot.
There is a low hum resonating out of South Beach this week, where Favre’s name has popped up regarding the Miami Dolphins’ QB situation.
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano didn’t shoot down the idea of bringing in Favre, stating anything could happen with this team, which recently signed past-his-prime linebacker Jason Taylor and brought in running back-turned-failed announcer Tiki Barber for a workout.
Sparano is obviously not happy with current No. 1 Chad Henne, benching him last year and trying to land Kyle Orton as his replacement this summer. But with Orton battling Tim Tebow for the starting gig in Denver, and Henne and backup QB Matt Moore not winning over Fins fans (Henne was actually booed at training camp), all signs point to a long-distance call to Mississippi.
While the journalists and casual fans gobble up all this Favre fodder, NFL bettors and sportsbooks are scratching their heads about the possibility of a No. 4 jersey in Miami’s locker room this fall. According to Tony Williams, sportsbook manager at 5Dimes.com, a move to get Favre would do little to the Dolphins’ odds.
“At this point in his career/retirement, I don't see him as any better than what (the Dolphins) have currently,” says Williams.
Most books have Miami around a +6,000 long shot to win the Super Bowl, at +600 to win the AFC East, have posted a regular season win total of 8, and have the Dolphins set as early 5-point home underdogs hosting New England in Week 1 of the season.
When Favre joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2009, action poured in on the Vikings’ futures. The same happened when Favre was coaxed out of retirement again last season. However, Williams doesn’t think another comeback would garner the same attention from bettors this time around.
“The Favre fad is over,” he says. “The thrill is gone. He has little or no bearing on volume. I think the word for him at this point in his career is ‘insignificant’.”
All reports on Favre to Miami are strictly rumors at this point. And even his agent has issued a statement, saying, "Brett Favre's retired, that's all I can say. He's like Elvis now. People just won't let go."
But until an entire football season can go by without Favre trotting out of that tunnel, football fans and bettors will believe it when they see it.
But as long as teams are starting terrible quarterbacks under center, there will always be buzz surrounding the now-retired veteran pivot.
There is a low hum resonating out of South Beach this week, where Favre’s name has popped up regarding the Miami Dolphins’ QB situation.
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano didn’t shoot down the idea of bringing in Favre, stating anything could happen with this team, which recently signed past-his-prime linebacker Jason Taylor and brought in running back-turned-failed announcer Tiki Barber for a workout.
Sparano is obviously not happy with current No. 1 Chad Henne, benching him last year and trying to land Kyle Orton as his replacement this summer. But with Orton battling Tim Tebow for the starting gig in Denver, and Henne and backup QB Matt Moore not winning over Fins fans (Henne was actually booed at training camp), all signs point to a long-distance call to Mississippi.
While the journalists and casual fans gobble up all this Favre fodder, NFL bettors and sportsbooks are scratching their heads about the possibility of a No. 4 jersey in Miami’s locker room this fall. According to Tony Williams, sportsbook manager at 5Dimes.com, a move to get Favre would do little to the Dolphins’ odds.
“At this point in his career/retirement, I don't see him as any better than what (the Dolphins) have currently,” says Williams.
Most books have Miami around a +6,000 long shot to win the Super Bowl, at +600 to win the AFC East, have posted a regular season win total of 8, and have the Dolphins set as early 5-point home underdogs hosting New England in Week 1 of the season.
When Favre joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2009, action poured in on the Vikings’ futures. The same happened when Favre was coaxed out of retirement again last season. However, Williams doesn’t think another comeback would garner the same attention from bettors this time around.
“The Favre fad is over,” he says. “The thrill is gone. He has little or no bearing on volume. I think the word for him at this point in his career is ‘insignificant’.”
All reports on Favre to Miami are strictly rumors at this point. And even his agent has issued a statement, saying, "Brett Favre's retired, that's all I can say. He's like Elvis now. People just won't let go."
But until an entire football season can go by without Favre trotting out of that tunnel, football fans and bettors will believe it when they see it.
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